External object types and infotypes

[Former Member]

Hi HR experts,

Please give me an idea on external object types and external infotypes.

Regards,

Aravind

[Former Member]

Hi Aravind,

External objects and infotypes are those which 'belong' to another module. For example, K, cost center, is maintained and created in CO. It doesn't have an HRP1000 entry and a function module is used to derive it in PD/OM so it can relate to regular PD objects on IT1001. IT1610 is an example of an external infotype - the data is kept on t5u13 rather than hrp1610. But it can be related to PD objects (usually C.)

Cheers,

Sharon

[Former Member]

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[Former Member]

Are you asking about custom object types & infotypes? the link below will help you.

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005vp/helpdata/en/c5/e4b212453d11d189430000e829fbbd/frameset.htm

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005vp/helpdata/en/4f/d52552575e11d189270000e8322f96/frameset.htm